Empowering People With Disabilities to Live Independent & Fulfilling Lives. IMPACT, Inc.
(formerly MARC Community Resources) is a nonprofit agency whose mission is to empower people with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) to live their best lives. We strive to honor our mission each and every day and envision a world where all people with I/DD are integral and valued members of the community. IMPACT serves more than 260 adults in our vocational, Project SEARCH, transition, community living, leisure, and life enrichment day programs throughout Middlesex, New Haven and Hartford County.
04/01/2026
Join our amazing Presenting Sponsor Liberty Bank and get ready for a night that sparkles 💎👖
IMPACT’s Denim & Diamonds is right around the corner—and trust us, you won’t want to miss it! Grab your early bird tickets by April 8th and treat yourself to an evening filled with delicious food, great company, and plenty of fun.
All of this while taking in the beautiful views of Lyman Orchards Golf Club ⛳✨
✨ Denim or diamonds… or both—just bring your energy and get ready for a fantastic night!
Today IMPACT, Kuhn Employment Opportunities, Inc. Gilead Community Services, Ädelbrook Behavioral & Developmental Services, Middlesex United Way, and The Alliance: The Voice of Community Nonprofits hosted our 2026 Nonprofit Legislative Forum providing an opportunities for local nonprofits, families, and local representatives to connect as we enter into the final stretch of this legislative session. We are grateful for Lori, the mother of an individual who attends IMPACT's program, for sharing their story this morning.
Thank you to all of the sponsors of this event:
Community Foundation of Middlesex County Middlesex The Connection
Valley Shore YMCA Rushford, a Hartford HealthCare Behavioral Health Network partner Middlesex Habitat for Humanity of CT. Lumibility MidState Mosaic in Connecticut
State Representative Hilda Santiago Senator Matt Lesser
03/26/2026
Thank you to Denim & Diamonds sponsor, OneDigital, for putting on a great event today!
If you haven’t already purchased your tickets to Denim & Diamonds💎 IMPACT’s major fundraiser, get them today while early bird rates are still available. https://IMPACTsDenimAndDiamondsEvent.auctria.events
Way to go, Joe! We are proud our you achievements at Special Olympics! One gold and one silver metal! 🎉
03/10/2026
Get ready to sparkle and shine at Denim & Diamonds - IMPACT's 13th Annual Tasting event! 💎👖💎👖💎👖Snag those Early Bird tix before they fly away! 🎉
To purchase tickets visit: https://IMPACTsDenimAndDiamondsEvent.auctria.events
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In 1955, MARC was founded by dedicated parents who envisioned all people with disabilities as integral, celebrated members of the community. What began as their way of connecting and offering support to one another, soon became the foundation of MARC. Through the years, MARC has opened multiple group homes, created business ventures, started a home ownership program, began a recreation and a self-advocacy group, and so much more! Today we are a multi-faceted organization serving hundreds of adults and children with disabilities in employment, community living, and recreation programs.
MARC Community Resources is also an affiliated chapter of The Arc, the largest national volunteer-based organization devoted solely to advocacy on issues pertaining to individuals with I/DD and their families. On the statewide level we are also very active with The Arc CT. MARC is also proud and grateful to be the recipients of a Middlesex United Way grant that supports our Adult Leisure Program and our outreach and advocacy efforts.
Our Mission
Empower people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) to make their own life choices and aid in the fulfillment of their dreams - through employment, housing, social, and community involvement and advocacy.
Our Vision
We envision that all people with disabilities become integral and celebrated members of the community.
